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    Question

    I searched google and many scripts pages and was unable to find a solution to my question. I also did a google search to try to find a good forum to post my question on and I came across this one. I'm not exactly sure if this is where I should post so sorry if I posted in the wrong place.

    My question: I was having some trouble uploading a very large directory to my webhost (1,000s of files in it) it kept disconnecting me. So i zipped it up and then uploaded it, but I need the directories in tact. So my question is...is there any script out there that will unzip it onto the directory that I have it uploaded to? Sorry for the dumb question

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    Actually, most zip/unzip (winzip, ace archiver, etc) programs do retain directory structures...

    I would suggest looking at how you are creating your archives, and see if you are missing a checkbox which tells it to retain the directories.
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    ahh

    The directory structure is fine the problem is I keep getting disconnected from the FTP server when trying to upload them unzipped. When I zipped it, it uploaded with no problem. The reason it needs to be unzipped on the host is for a game I play which everyone that is playing's "client program" will read off of this directory (images and such...)


    Edit: sorry about that double post earlier...thanks for fixing it mods
    Last edited by mccuil; 05-25-2004 at 02:42 PM.

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    Re: ahh

    Originally posted by mccuil
    . . . Edit: sorry about that double post earlier...thanks for fixing it mods
    We'll just move it to your thread then.
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    Hi Mccuil,

    First, permit me to correct an oversight... Welcome to WHT!

    Maybe I did not understand... (Always a strong possibility!) Are you saying that you have no way to unzip the archive on the host? If so, (assuming you do not have access to your server's command line) I suggest you ask your host to unzip it for you. Most will be more than happy to do that for you, I believe...
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    I don`t have access to a shell or anything like that. But yes now you have the right idea. I was just wondering if there was a script or something to do it...like a php, asp, etc... Thanks for your help and speedy replies.

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    Hmmmm... Well, being one who has shell access, I've never had to look for this sort of thing. But maybe this is what you're after? http://www.net2ftp.com/

    Note: I, personally, would not feel safe using the app from their site, as you really do not know if they're logging your UserID/Pwd or not... Which means you will need to host the app someplace to have it usable.
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    That didn't seem to have what I was looking for. Maybe it's time to find another host that will give me shell access or at least let me upload files properly.

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    It doesn't? The propaganda errrr... Documentation! Says it will unzip on the server. Or did I misunderstand that too!

    I wouldn't jump hosts just for this... Before you do that, try a support ticket asking them to unzip the file for you.

    You may experience the same issue with many hosts. Especially those using proftpd.
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